Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (It’s Not Just the Winter Blues) | Health Discovered

We’ve all heard of seasonal affective disorder (https://www.webmd.com/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder), but did you know that it’s more than just the winter blues? The cooler temperatures, seasonal changes, and limited daylight hours of the winter months can stir up a certain cozy feeling, but they can also bring a sense of lethargy, persistent sadness, and a loss of interest in activities that once brought joy. So, what exactly is seasonal affective disorder? What are the symptoms? Are there effective treatments (https://www.webmd.com/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder#1-6) available? We spoke with Michael Terman, PhD (https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/profile/michael-terman-phd), founder and president of the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (https://cet.org/), about the science behind what causes seasonal affective disorder, the significant role that your chronotype plays, where and how to accurately assess (https://cet.org/assessments/) mood changes during seasonal transitions, and the therapies available that alleviate symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder.

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